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YX53 ZPH

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,584 mi
Last recorded214,584 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 ZPH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 214,584 miles

Offside front and nearside front tyre touch the guards slightly, but not when jacked up.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2012 205,206 miles

instrument cluster indicating 'anti-skid' service is required

Pass 22 Aug 2011 193,156 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 180,444 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 180,444 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 161,677 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 161,677 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 150,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 149,391 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 116,301 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 116,301 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 97,207 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,199 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 67,837 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 67,830 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,119 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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YX53 ZPH is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 110,133 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX53 ZPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX53 ZPH registered?

YX53 ZPH is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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